The Coble and Keelboat Society

Welcome

Welcome to the website of the Coble and Keelboat Society

Who are The Coble and Keelboat Society?

The Coble and Keelboat Society (CKS) has for 30 years been researching and preserving the history of the Coble Coast – from the River Tweed to the Humber. CKS members are fishermen, authors, poets, artists, model makers and maritime historians amongst others who have wide interest in the maritime heritage of the North East and Yorkshire Coast. Individual members own sailing and motor cobles and other working craft.

Trustees of the Coble and
Keelboat Society are;

David William Sells (Chair) Stuart Morland Mick Smith Colin Robson James Lowrey David Kidd James Stoker

Why Join The CKS?

Joining the CKS will;

Help support the safeguarding of the history of maritime, inshore craft and fishing tradition on the Northumberland, North East and Yorkshire Coast.

Give you access to 11 newsletters per year known as the ‘Coblegram’, this informative update newsletter contains information on society activities, updates on boats, historical articles and a diary of events.

Have two well produced printed journals per year, posted to your address. (these contain longer articles, photographs and artwork)

Allow you to attend regular meetings of the Tyne to Tweed Group of the society, usually held in Cullercoats.

Allow you to join society visits and trips to places of interest on the coble coast and further afield.

Give you access to an extensive archive to which you can also contribute to.

Give you an opportunity to attend our AGM which includes an informative talk by a speaker.

Give you a members discount on maritime history related publications, sold directly by the CKS, including society reprints of out of print items, such as The English Coble.

Membership of The Coble and Keelboat Society is by yearly subscription, the current annual rate is £15.